Selected articles from The Christian Science Monitor
Reaching beyond racism
from The Christian Science Monitor
In many communities, there may not be opportunities to participate in interracial dialogue or to work toward mutual understanding. But each of us can pray to break down the separation that arises because of racial, ethnic, and tribal differences. Each of us can strive to give up thinking of “them” as “other” and to see them instead as our brothers and sisters, equally beloved ideas of God. read
The continuity of Life
from The Christian Science Monitor
When a close and trusted friend passes from our lives, one of the accompanying feelings may be abandonment or fear. What will we do without that individual’s presence in our lives? How will we wrestle our way through the challenges without his or her counsel? At such times, it’s so helpful to turn to the Bible with its life-tested messages of God’s love for each of us. read
Facing down fear for your financial future
from The Christian Science Monitor
Refuge from fear and panic is found in God’s gracious love and care. God does not fail, and His care never ends. God’s children and their needs are not overlooked by God but taken care of by Him. Under pressure of any kind, God’s love does not collapse. This comforting love is practical and present. It is discoverable right now, wherever you are, regardless of your financial status. read
Security amid the banking crisis
from The Christian Science Monitor
Spiritual facts have a practical effect and can bring security and stability to the banking crisis. But it’s not quite enough for these facts to be true. In order for us to feel their effect in our lives, they have to be realized in prayer as true. They must be known with spiritual conviction as true. Then it is enough. read
How a family faced tough financial times
from The Christian Science Monitor
As this family found, trusting God to care for us in every way is a powerful response to the doubts and fears generated by media reports or personal evidence of any limitation of good in our lives. God is Love, infinite Love—a fathering-mothering Love. He is fully willing and fully able to care for each of us as His dear children. read
Children: safe away from home
from The Christian Science Monitor
Parents naturally want to protect their children, but they can’t always be with them. Even then, though, children are safe with their divine Father-Mother, God. Affirming this diligently for children, we can do a lot toward making their safety seen and felt. read
Credit where credit is due
from The Christian Science Monitor
Quick to credit God for his accomplishments, Christ Jesus constantly redirected attention from himself to God. As the light of Christ shines through us too, we redirect attention from ourselves to God, giving credit where credit is due. What’s more, as our good works glorify God, we demonstrate our oneness with Him, just as Jesus did. read
Learning to live globally
from The Christian Science Monitor
As new technologies shrink our world, loving cooperation among peoples and nations becomes more imperative. While prayers for our world do not outline specific and political ways to deal with globalization issues, they do enhance our ability to live together peacefully and productively and to find the necessary answers. read
Financial instability? Prayer stops fear.
from The Christian Science Monitor
Everyone affected by financial challenges can act intelligently and wisely to restore stability. Obeying God, divine Mind, will help us make our way. As we turn thought in this more spiritual direction, toward Spirit and away from the pull of matter, we all can be provided for. read
Two crucial questions about prayer
from The Christian Science Monitor
Is praying for one’s own health and welfare selfish? And can prayer help those affected by natural and social disasters? Christian Science has answers. read
